Dan Iacovelli Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 (edited) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Contact Person: Dan Iacovelli Organization: Video Game Summit Telephone Number: (708) 688-4561 Email Address: VideoGameSummit@yahoo.com Web site Address: http://avc.atari-users.net/VGS.ntml AVC Online Announces the 2013 Video Game Summit Chicago, IL 11/23/12 Remember how much fun you used to have playing Atari, Nintendo and all kinds of games on your computer? Well, you will have the rare opportunity to play these great games again at the Video Game Summit, Chicago 's premier video game trade show. In fact, dealers in retro games will be on hand offering games, controllers,systems and memorabilia and will be prepared to buy or trade for the games you have held onto since you were a kid. Who knows, you might just have an Atari cartridge worth $1000 or more collecting dust in your attic. "Retrogaming," the playing and collecting of classic video and computer games, is more popular than ever. In fact, a dedicated group of programmers still issues new games for game systems,such as the Atari 2600, last seen in retail stores over fifteen years ago. The Video Game Summit, now in its ninth year, brings together classic and modern generation gamers from all over the country to swap stories, games and to compete in sanctioned tournaments and raffles. The event is open to the public and people of all ages with an interest in video games or computers are encouraged to attend. According to the event's organizer, Dan Iacovelli, "we plan to have many retro and modern game consoles for play”. The date of the show will be July 13th, 2013 from 9am to 7pm at The Heron Point Convention Center,665 West North Avenue , Lombard,IL (adjacent from the Fairfield Inn and Suites hotel) Admission is $5.00 per person (children 12 and under with an Adult are Free) and booths are $30.00 (a booth consist of three 2 x 5 tables 2 side tables and one front table). booth price includes admission for two and a choice of ad size full page (8.5 by 10) or half page(8.5 by 5), We will once again have free Wi-Fi access. Attendees and Vendors will all get the following: A. a copy of the normal print version of the 2013 program* 1 entry to the 2013 Ultimate Prize Package which consists of the following items: 1. the 2013 Color program, 2. the Special Edition Posters (2011 and 2012(2013 won't have one) 3. the Promotional Posters(from 2011,2012 and 2013) 4. the Video Game Summit double sided t-shirt and White Cap 5. 50.00 GameStop gift card 6. (other items might be added at the show from sponsors) B. 2 entries in to our pick the package raffle, where you get to bid on smaller packages made from prizes donated by sponsors. *Those register online before the program is announced for sale at lulu.com will be e-mailed a copy of the ebook version for free( once it's announced they will be sold online) you will be required to either print it out or have it on your mobile device when you come to the show (this cuts down on the printing of normal copies) For more information on how to register visit our registration page at: http://avc.atari-use...s/register.html . Connect with us: Video Game Summit Yahoo Group: http://gamesource.gr...ideoGameSummit/ Follow us on our twitter: http://twitter.com/VideoGameSummit Facebook group page: http://www.facebook....gid=93322237423 Squidoo page: http://www.squidoo.c...deo-Game-Summit Myspace page: http://myspace.com/videogamesummit 8-bit Classics Events Group page: http://www.8bitclass...ame-Summit.html Dan Iacovelli is available to answer any questions at (708) 688-4561 or VideoGameSummit@yahoo.com The Video Game Summit is sponsored by the following: AVC Online About AVC Online: AVC Online (Formerly Atari Video Club Online) is am online club that has been supporting Atari Video games and computers for more then 13 years. We have also been involved with Atari Jaguar Festival since 1997. For more information on AVC Online visit: http://avc.atari-users.net END PRESS RELEASE Edited November 23, 2012 by Dan Iacovelli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted November 23, 2012 Author Share Posted November 23, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Contact Person: Dan Iacovelli Organization: Video Game Summit Telephone Number: (708)-688-4561 Email Address: VideoGameSummit@yahoo.com Web site Address: http://avc.atari-users.net/VGS.html New Video Game Summit Events announced for 2013 Chicago, Illinois 8:56 AM 11/22/2012–Have you wished that the fun of VGS would have kept going after the show ended? Now it can as we bring the two popular sections of the show Turbofest and Jagfest to a local arcade. Octurbofest was the first VGS Event held at Galloping Ghost Arcade in Brookfeild,IL ran by Armando Rodriguez on October 20th,2012 this event was based on the TurboFest Section at VGS. And it had a good turn out of 40+ people, at the time though it wasn't an officially a VGS Event. Starting in 2013 Octurbofest will be an offical VGS Event and we will have news on it when it's set. On the heals of the success of the Octurbofest, the VGS staff has announced our second event AtariMania:April Showers bring Atari Followers for April 13th,2013 at Galloping Ghost Arcade in Brookfeild,IL from 1 pm to 9 pm. AtariMania is said to be the next evolution of the Atari Jaguar Festival (Jagfest)section at VGS, as not only will it have the Jaguar but it will have the classics(2600 to 7800 and Lynx) plus two Atari aracdes. Like Octurbofest, AtariMania will be in the Game Rooms at the arcade, Admission to AtariMania is 5.00 person(this only give you access to the event only, if you want admission to both Arcade floor and AtariMania it it will be 20.00) you pay at the door only and make sure you mention AtariMania. We will be using the big screen tvs provide by the arcade, or you can bring in your own tv and systems and games if you do plan on bring tvs or systems and games to the event please e-mail me at VideoGameSummit@yahoo.com subject:AtariMania help and list what you bring and we will work out a spot for you. As for what you expect at the event,We will be showing classic systems and games as well some homebrew games on the 2600, some rare games for the other atari systems and we will also have the Harmony Games High Score contest,which will be using the 2600 and a selected homebrew game,winner of the HSC will receive one free admission ticket to the 2013 Video Game Summit in July(the winner will be announced online at the VGS website and contacted via e-mail as this will be also online as part of the normal Harmony Games HSC). We will also be accepting donations at the event to help defer any extra expense at VGS as the show celebrates its tenth year. Be sure to check out the VGS Events pages (links to both Octurbofest and AtariMania are on the VGS website) as more details develop. The Video Game Summit, now in its tenth year, brings together classic and modern generation gamers from all over the country to swap stories, games and to compete in sanctioned tournaments and raffles. The event is open to the public and people of all ages with an interest in video games or computers are encouraged to attend. According to the event's organizer, Dan Iacovelli, "we plan to have many retro and modern game consoles for play”. The date of the show will be July 13th, 2013 from 9 am to 7 pm at The Heron Point Convention Center,665 West North Avenue , Lombard,IL (adjacent from the Fairfield Inn and Suites hotel) Admission is $5.00 per person (children 12 and under with an Adult are Free) and booths are $30.00 (a booth consist of three 2 x 5 tables 2 side tables and one front table) booth price includes admission for two and a choice of ad size full page (8.5 by 10) or half page(8.5 by 5), We will once again we will have free Wi-Fi access. For more information on how to register visit our new registration page at: http://avc.atari-users.net/Events/VGS_files/register.html. Join the Video Game Summit mailing list for updates on the event (VideoGameSummit-Subscribe@yahoogroups.com) Interested in helping out with the show? Then join the Part time Staffer program. if you can bring extra TV’s, power cords or systems, let us know by using the Form on the contact page and select "part time staffer" along with the information on what you can bring and we will get back to you (if you can't bring anything but still want to help let us know that as well). Dan Iacovelli is available to answer any questions at (708) 688-4561 or VideoGameSummit@yahoo.com The Video Game Summit is sponsored by the following: AVC Online Connect with us: Video Game Summit Yahoo Group: http://gamesource.groups.yahoo.com/group/VideoGameSummit/ Follow us on our twitter: http://twitter.com/VideoGameSummit Facebook group page: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=93322237423 Squidoo page: http://www.squidoo.com/Video-Game-Summit Myspace page: http://myspace.com/videogamesummit 8-bit Classics Events Group page: http://www.8bitclassics.com/Groups/Gaming-Events/Video-Game-Summit.html Dan Iacovelli is available to answer any questions at (708) 688-4561 or VideoGameSummit@yahoo.com About AVC Online: Atari Video Club is a Club that has been supporting Atari Video games and computers for more then 13 years. We have also been involved with Atari Jaguar Festival since 1997. For more information on AVC Online visit: http://avc.atari-users.net About Galloping Ghost Arcade: The Galloping Ghost Arcade provides a video gaming experience like no other! We are Illinois' LARGEST video arcade, and currently have over 220+ games to play and have more games up and running all the time! Unlike most arcades, we do not use quarters or tokens. All of our games are set to FREE PLAY! We charge a $15 door fee and then you can come in and play ALL the games for as long as you want! We are open until 2AM daily! We offer Weekly, Monthly and Yearly Memberships as well! for more information on Galloping Ghost: http://gallopingghostarcade.com END PRESS RELEASE ### Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 New T-shirts to be shown at AtariMania http://www.atariforums.com/read.php?28,6885,6888#msg-6888 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 (edited) Website update: AVC Online and VGS will be down toward the end of the month when the Atari-users.net(who host our pages) be moving to a new server. so if you want to register for VGS please e-mail me durring the down time (videogamesummit@yahoo.com) and with the information and we'll set you up(besure to mention your payment method) Also the pre order form has been updated with pictures of the shirts and the new AtariMania Poster(16 by 20). if you are coming to AtariMania in April and wish to have them please place your order soon I plan to make the order after march 25th to have them in time for AtariMania. if you happen to go the site when it down you can go to cafepress pre-order page : http://www.cafepress.com/avcnews/9862097 click on the item(minus the value shirts and mini poster) e-mail the product number and qty(limit two on the shirts(if you order two different shirt designs that will be your limit) theres a limit of two on the posters as well (posters are 12.00 each) any orders after march 25th will be for pick up at VGS. Edited March 14, 2013 by Dan Iacovelli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 Quick bump for AtariMania we are currently looking for more helpers to pull this off if you are interested go to the VGS website,click on the AtarIMania link under VGS Events and then send us an e-mail using the e-mail link on the page in your e-mail mention what you can bring and we will get back to you ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share Posted May 30, 2013 main room close to sell out only one booth remaining 6 booths available in room c (side tables in main room will be available for request starting next week(first come first serve) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 Main room has officailly sold out only 4 booths remaining in room C(well techincally it's 3 because waiting to hear on one for vendor) sidebooths in main room are now up for request(first come ,first serve) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted June 7, 2013 Author Share Posted June 7, 2013 down to final 3 booths in room C still time to purchase a booth side tables are still avail in main by request first come first serve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted June 16, 2013 Author Share Posted June 16, 2013 All Booths have sold out(side tables in main room still available) Attendees to recieve bumper stickers and trading cards Second Special Harmony Game Event Announced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 (edited) NEC Turbo-Fest Challenge announced for this years show. Edited June 21, 2013 by Dan Iacovelli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted June 23, 2013 Author Share Posted June 23, 2013 if you missed the show last year here is the video from the Trading Card presentation: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 You got everything covered? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted June 24, 2013 Author Share Posted June 24, 2013 yeah we're good with stuff,thought you said you didn't want to help.(btw. the gas station across from my work closed down about 2 weeks after you drove me home) (there are two videos of the card presentation, I only posted part 1 here, but toward the end of the video there is a link to part 2) promo video being worked on for this year.(plus prob a couple more videos from the show) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Never said I did not want to help. I had a trip planned that was cancelled a few weeks ago. If you keep growing like you are you are going to have the same problem MGC has, lack of space. Good problem to have though, huh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted June 25, 2013 Author Share Posted June 25, 2013 Never said I did not want to help. I had a trip planned that was cancelled a few weeks ago. If you keep growing like you are you are going to have the same problem MGC has, lack of space. Good problem to have though, huh. I was refering to your pm to me saying that you were comited to mgc because of budget .if you want to help e-mail me and I'll put you back onthe list could use an other jag I'll have mine though but on the enrance tables using the skunk for some homebrews (if you bring yours I can put yours with brandons to show some cd games) that is true, there is chance we might move the show next year to another location(even though we a/b,c and deli at heron point,had move arcades to hallway to make room for side tables) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I did say that if I can only do one my priority would be doing MGC and with money not growing on trees that was all I could commit to do at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted June 25, 2013 Author Share Posted June 25, 2013 I did say that if I can only do one my priority would be doing MGC and with money not growing on trees that was all I could commit to do at the time. again e-mail me if you want to help, any help is welcome.I don't check board reguarly so e-mail is the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted July 5, 2013 Author Share Posted July 5, 2013 VGS Post show party announced http://avc.atari-users.net/Events/VGS_files/Post_show_page.html (also Arcade Alley page updated with information) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share Posted July 8, 2013 Video Game Summit 2013 Program (e-book) is now up in the shop is at http://avc.atari-users.net/Events/VGS_files/VGSshop.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share Posted July 8, 2013 Video Game Summit 2013 Program (e-book) is now up in the shop is at http://avc.atari-use...es/VGSshop.html Print version now up in the vgs shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted July 13, 2013 Author Share Posted July 13, 2013 all psyched up for tomorrow promises to to be good,hope to see some fellow AA'ers there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted July 16, 2013 Author Share Posted July 16, 2013 thanks to all who came that made this show a success we are currently planning for next year,possibly new location and maybe new date. just a reminder you can still purchase items from the vgs shop (ebook or print version of the program,t-shirts and posters) the cafepress shop will be down next week as I reset the shirts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 (edited) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Contact Person: Dan Iacovelli Organization: Video Game Summit Telephone Number: (708)-688-4561 Email Address: VideoGameSummit@yahoo.com Web site Address: http://avc.atari-users.net/VGS.html OcTurboFest announced for 2013 Chicago, Illinois 10:28 AM 8/22/2013–Have you wished that the fun of VGS would have kept going after the show ended? The Second annual OcTurboFest is set for Octorber 19th,2013 at Galloping Ghost Arcade in Brookfield,IL from noon till 7pm Admission to OcTurboFest is 5.00 person(this only give you access to the event only, if you want admission to both Arcade floor and OcTurboFest it it will be 20.00) you pay at the door only and make sure you mention OcTurboFest. As for what you expect at the event,Come experience some of the best Turbografx games on CD and hu card, including the Super Grafx and many more. And of course, no Turbo Fest is complete without the fun 5-player Battle Lode Runner and Bomberman 94 matches. Plenty of turbo/pce systems will be available for play. Be sure to check out the VGS Events pages (link to Octurbofest at the VGS website: http://avc.atari-users.net/VGS,html). About Galloping Ghost Arcade: The Galloping Ghost Arcade provides a video gaming experience like no other! We are Illinois' LARGEST video arcade, and currently have over 220+ games to play and have more games up and running all the time! Unlike most arcades, we do not use quarters or tokens. All of our games are set to FREE PLAY! We charge a $15 door fee and then you can come in and play ALL the games for as long as you want! We are open until 2AM daily! We offer Weekly, Monthly and Yearly Memberships as well! for more information on Galloping Ghost: http://gallopingghostarcade.com END PRESS RELEASE ### Edited September 23, 2013 by Dan Iacovelli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Contact Person: Dan IacovelliOrganization: Video Game SummitTelephone Number: (708)-688-4561Email Address: VideoGameSummit@yahoo.comWeb site Address: http://avc.atari-users.net/VGS.htmlVideo Game Summit Crowd Funding ProjectChicago, Illinois 08:28 AM 10/13/13– As our show goes into our our tenth one it'stime to start looking for larger locations since we have out grown our current location.So to help defer any extra expenses we started a crowd funding project via Tfund.com.We are looking to sell 30 black shirts (with the VGS designs) in 14 days startingtoday (October 13th) and ending on October 27th.If I was to sell these shirts at our VGS shop at cafepress they would run close to 30.00,but through Tfund I can sell them at 18.00 with the profits going toward the show.I plan to do 2 more of these projects, one right before AtariMania and the last oneright before VGS( for VGS I will have set for t-shirt pick at the show)you can visit the VGS crowd funding page at: http://Tfund.com/VideoGameSummit14and make sure you spread the word. (if we meat our goal and you broughta t-shirt you namewill be listed in the program(this goes for the other 2 projects as well)(I will also have a link on the VGS Shop page on the website and on the news standon cafepress.com (http://cafepress.com/avcnews))END PRESS RELEASE### Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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